Pastry Chef/Head Baker - Full Time

Disneyland Resort; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Disneyland Resort in California is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef/Head Baker for our Bakeshop within Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. You will craft specialty desserts, lead wedding cake decoration, and collaborate with banquet teams to create magical experiences for guests and events.

Ideal candidates bring pastry passion, at least 2 years in culinary roles, strong organizational skills, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old and passionate about pastry and baking.
• Strong experience with cakes and plated desserts in banquet/high-volume settings.
• Minimum 2 years in culinary field or restaurants, or a culinary degree with related experience.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen terminology.
• Able to follow recipes for mass production.
• Excellent organization, speed, accuracy and multi-tasking.
• Strong listening skills and ability to take direction.
• Willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products according to recipe guidelines.
• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation including HACCP.
• Assist Chef in preparing items for guests with special dietary needs.
• Operate bakery tools, ingredients, equipment and small wares.
• Lead cake decorating for weddings and events.
• Call guests or event planners to discuss custom cake designs.
• Present and discuss specialty pastry designs with clients when needed.
• Serve as food stylist for banquet and specialty restaurants at GCH Bakeshop.

Skills

Cake decorating

Piping skills

Guest service

Organizational skills

Flexible shifts

Banquet experience

High-volume production

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

At the Disneyland® Resort, our Pastry teams are more than chefs – they’re artists, visionaries, and storytellers. Join us at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences!

Our Bakeshop at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa supports our hotel banquet special events and award‑winning fine dining restaurant, Napa Rose. Napa Rose has reopened with a bold new menu and a stunning reimagined space, continuing its legacy of redefining fine dining in California. With this exciting transformation, now is the perfect time to become part of something extraordinary!

Working at Disney offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Collaborate with renowned Disney Pastry Chefs in a dynamic, lively, and high‑volume environment that celebrates innovation and excellence, including on various specialty showpieces like our larger‑than‑life gingerbread houses.

If you’re passionate about Pastry, culinary arts, and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for our hourly Pastry Chef/Head Baker role today!

Candidates should apply with a current resume (required) and pastry photos.

All Pastry Teams

• Prepare products according to recipe guidelines
• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation, including temperature requirements
• Have good judgment of food quality and production, understand the impact of spoilage
• Ability to assist Chef in preparing items for Guests with special dietary needs
• Operate tools, measurements, ingredients, equipment, small wares, and cooking required for a bakery
• Clean kitchen equipment and practice HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures

Pastry Chef/Head Baker

• Create and design specialty desserts and show pieces
• Lead cake decorating for weddings and special events
• Call Guests and Event Planners to discuss custom cake designs
• GCH Bakeshop only:
• Act as food stylist for work with banquets and specialty restaurants
• Able to present and discuss specialty pastry/cake designs with Banquet Event Clients
• Role model technical skills required for baker/pastry culinary production

Basic Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
• Passion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!
• Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts, and working in a banquet and restaurant environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants, or culinary degree and equivalent experience with a focus on high-volume production
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Strong organizational skills, working with speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment
• Strong listening skills and ability to take direction
• Strong piping skills
• Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a team
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making mousse, pate-a-choux, and French macarons
• Experience plating fine dining desserts
• Experience with detailed cake decorating and show pieces
• Completed culinary education program or equivalent leadership experience
• Bilingual

Schedule Availability

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00 am while some may end as late as 3:00 am, 4:00 am or 5:00 am.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $29.00 per hour in California.

Benefits may include medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits